As the alarm on my old Nokia phone buzzed loudly near my ear and the clock read 5.30am, I was up in a flash due to the excitement of what lay ahead, this outweighed the slight headache from a ’couple’ of Pisco Sours the night before. A quick coffee and a couple of breakfast empanadas […]
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Wendy Wu’s First Timers Guide to South America
A Note From Wendy South America. The very idea of the continent conjures up images of lost empires, mysterious civilisations and natural landscapes beyond compare. For many years, my returning guests have asked me “Wendy, I love Asia, but I have already seen it all with you! Where else can you take me?”. So, it […]
Take Me Home: South American Souvenirs
Buenos días amigos! Let’s dive into the sensational Latin American culture and talk a bit about shopping. You can find some truly intriguing South American souvenirs – beautiful textiles, quality leather goods, traditional handcrafts, artwork, soccer jerseys, coffee, and much more. Read on for our list of the best buys when shopping in South America. What would […]